The UN Human Rights Council has postponed its review of the United States' human rights record until January after the Trump administration refused to participate, making the US the first UN member state to fully reject the process. The 47-member council approved the delay by consensus to give Washington more time to reconsider its decision.

West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari on Tuesday accused former chief minister Mamata Banerjee of failing to disclose key information in her election affidavit, calling it an offence and warning that a case could be filed against her. He said objections raised during scrutiny of her nomination were dismissed by the returning officer.

Bangladesh's chief prosecutor Md Aminul Islam has ruled out issuing a passport or travel document to ousted PM Sheikh Hasina, saying she has no legal option but to face her death sentence. His remarks follow Hasina's request for a new passport and ID card ahead of her planned return in December.